The National People’s Power (NPP) has strongly denied allegations by former MP Wimal Weerawansa, insisting it has no ties to the recently arrested figure “Puwakdandawe Sana.” Party leaders accuse Weerawansa of spreading falsehoods to shield the Rajapaksa family from corruption scandals.
The National People’s Power (NPP) has firmly rejected allegations made by former MP Wimal Weerawansa that the party, including President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, maintains political links with the recently arrested underworld figure “Puwakdandawe Sana.”
Addressing the media, Deputy Minister Ruwan Senarath condemned the claims as baseless and politically motivated. He stressed that contrary to Weerawansa’s statement, neither the President nor any NPP leader had ever visited the individual’s residence or dined there. He described Weerawansa’s allegations as an attempt to mislead the public and create a false narrative.
“This is a grave accusation,” Senarath said. “The NPP has no connection with Puwakdandawe Sana. We categorically deny that the President or any of our leaders have engaged with him. Weerawansa’s statement is not only false but dangerous, and we demand the CID arrest him and conduct an immediate investigation into his remarks.”
The Deputy Minister further warned that the NPP intends to pursue legal action against Weerawansa for defamation and for attempting to undermine public trust in the party. He accused Weerawansa and his allies of fabricating stories to divert public attention from ongoing corruption allegations facing the Rajapaksa family.
Political analysts note that the clash highlights the growing tensions between the NPP and opposition figures who fear the party’s rising popularity. By distancing itself from underworld figures, the NPP seeks to reinforce its image as a movement committed to transparency, accountability, and law and order.
As the controversy intensifies, the NPP leadership has urged the public to remain alert to politically motivated disinformation campaigns aimed at destabilizing the government’s reform agenda.
